arxivist

Convert scientific papers into executable code repositories with reproducibility workflows.

19|24|Updated May 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/qosi-org/arxivist --skill arxivist
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: arxivist
Source: https://github.com/qosi-org/arxivist/tree/main/skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/qosi-org/arxivist --skill arxivist

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

ArXivist removes the manual work of turning scientific papers into working code by extracting a paper’s architecture, equations, training details, and evaluation protocol into a reproducible implementation plan.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Paper-to-Code Conversion: Converts arXiv URLs, DOIs, or uploaded PDFs into executable repositories.
  • Reproducibility Workflow: Tracks assumptions, ambiguities, and confidence so implementation gaps are explicit rather than hidden.
  • Multi-Stage Orchestration: Coordinates parsing, registry storage, architecture planning, code generation, notebook creation, and results comparison.
  • Use Case: A researcher can upload a paper and get a generated repository, a notebook for quick testing, and a later comparison report against their own experimental results.

Quick Start

Ask ArXivist to turn the attached research paper into a reproducible code repository and notebook.

Frequently Asked Questions about arxivist

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert an arXiv paper to code?

Converting an arXiv paper to code requires parsing the PDF or URL to extract architecture, equations, and training details into a reproducible implementation plan. The workflow generates an executable repository and a notebook for quick testing and validation.

Can I generate a reproducible notebook from a scientific PDF?

Yes, generating a reproducible notebook from a scientific PDF is possible by uploading the document for structured extraction. The system parses evaluation protocols and training details, creating an executable notebook designed for quick testing and result validation.

What's the best way to reproduce machine learning research papers?

Reproducing machine learning research papers is best handled by tracking implementation assumptions, ambiguities, and confidence levels. This ensures gaps are explicit rather than hidden, providing a reproducible code repository alongside a comparison report against experimental results.

Does this paper-to-code workflow support DOIs and uploaded PDFs?

Yes, the paper-to-code workflow supports DOIs, uploaded PDFs, arXiv URLs, and arXiv PDFs. It applies multi-stage orchestration to parse the input, store registry data, plan the architecture, and generate the final executable codebase.

Why does my generated code from a research paper fail to match the original evaluation metrics?

Generated code may fail to match original evaluation metrics due to hidden implementation gaps. The reproducibility workflow explicitly tracks assumptions and ambiguities extracted from the paper, producing a comparison artifact to identify where your experimental results diverge.

How does multi-agent orchestration work for scientific paper implementation?

Multi-agent orchestration for scientific paper implementation coordinates parsing, registry storage, architecture planning, and code generation. It systematically extracts equations and training details, orchestrating these stages to output a fully executable, reproducible repository.